by Jean Franzblau | Oct 3, 2020 | Press
In the excitement of being on Keeping up with the Kardashians, I posted all over Facebook: Look at me look at me! The show’s on tonight! Maybe I should have waited to see it for myself. I’m an Optimist I said yes to the opportunity because I was told that Kourtney...
by Jean Franzblau | May 29, 2018 | Press, Professional Cuddling, Video
It’s been four days since our debut on Dr. Phil, and I wanted to share with you some thoughts. For those of you who haven’t seen it, the show featured a couple in crisis. Alaska has a business that offers the option for either cuddling or dating. She advertises her...
by Jean Franzblau | May 22, 2018 | Press, Professional Cuddling, Video
I got a call from the Dr. Phil show, and I was excited but not surprised. Since Cuddle Sanctuary opened its doors in 2014, we’ve been contacted by BuzzFeed, Comedy Central, the Washington Post and (be still by heart) Rolling Stone. But Dr. Phil? This was different;...
by Jean Franzblau | May 22, 2018 | Press, Professional Cuddling, Video
I was driving to a cuddle event one Saturday afternoon in February when I received a call from the Dr. Phil show. They were seeking a professional cuddling expert to appear on the show. I was psyched at the opportunity for more people to know about us, and I love...
by Jean Franzblau | Nov 16, 2017 | Press, Video
I received an email from a YouTube morning show called Good Mythical Morning. I’d never heard of it. They were interested in having me come on the show to be interviewed. My first thought – will they make fun of me? Of us? Of cuddling? I watched a few episodes...
by Jean Franzblau | Jul 20, 2017 | Cuddler's Digest, Press, Video
Every Wednesday afternoon I bike to the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market wearing a Free Hugs t-shirt. And every week I look forward to offering free hugs even though it’s hard. After I lock up my bicycle on Second Street and walk south to my routine spot next to a flower...
